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Simulation Nurse Faculty; Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer (Gilbert) (FT/PT) (Multiple)

Company:
The University of Arizona
Job Location:
Gilbert, Arizona
Category:
Nursing
Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req21040

Department: College of Nursing

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: Gilbert, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Simulation Nurse Faculty is responsible for supporting a healthcare simulation laboratory learning environment based on contemporary best practices, leading edge technology, and the testing of new approaches. The Simulation Nurse Faculty will collaborate with the UA College of Nursing Simulation Innovations and Mentoring Services (SIMS) team and under the direction of the SIMS Director work with faculty to support student skills acquisition, deliberative practice, and simulation-based education activities. The successful applicant will hold a Faculty position with rank and salary commensurate with experience and background. Part-time or full-time availability.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates application of simulation based education best practices.
  • Contributes to development and refinement of simulation based activities.
  • Prepares, maintains, and uses forms, records, and reports using a variety of evidence supported resources.
  • Evaluates and provides feedback to students during simulation experiences.
  • Supports development and refinement of SIMS processes, policies and procedures.
  • Utilizes, software, applications, and databases as directed.
  • Performs manikin software programing and implementation of simulated scenarios.
  • Operates simulators according to scenario guides and activity specifications.
  • Supports faculty and staff during planning, trialing, validation, and running of laboratory and/or simulation-based education activities.
  • Assists students and faculty with the use of the existing technology (simulators, computers, and audio-visual equipment).
  • Provides technical instruction assistance to students practicing clinical skills.
  • Provides remediation to students in need of improvement with clinical skills and communicates with program faculty regarding the student's performance.
  • Participates in CON, program and SIMS meetings.
  • Prepares clinical laboratory and simulation environments with extreme attention to detail during set up and take down of each activity.
  • Sets-up and takes-down simulation, deliberative practice, remediation, and testing environments.
  • Restocks, organizes and maintains supply areas and carts.
  • Provides ongoing support and management of student laboratory kits.
  • Assists in maintaining an organized ongoing supply inventory, placing orders, and stocking supplies.
  • Participates in efficient and cost-effective management of consumable supplies, durable resources, and manikin maintenance including minor repairs, preventative maintenance and general cleanliness.
  • Maintains awareness and careful use of simulation based education activities calendar(s).
  • Works with volunteer students as assigned.
  • Supports orientation and mentorship of new faculty and staff.
  • Assists
    with tours and events for a variety of groups and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Nursing.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience as a registered nurse.
  • Licensed
    to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialists (CHSOS).
  • Experience with a variety of high-fidelity manikins and software.
  • Simulation based education experience.
  • Interprofessional education experience.
  • Integrative Health related experience.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: To be Determined

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20 - 40

Job FTE: 0.50 - 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Janine Hinton | hintonje@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Additional document required:
    1. Proof of RN license in Arizona prior to the first day of
    employment.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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